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Barry Watson Biography

Birth Name:Michael Barrett Watson

Birth Place:Traverse City, Michigan, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Has two sons, Oliver and Felix, with television personality Tracy Hutson, and a daughter, Clover, with actress Natasha Gergson Wagner
  • Diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma in 2002 and was in remission by 2003
  • Made his on-screen debut in the series "Days of Our Lives․"
  • Studied acting under Linda Seto at the Dallas Young Actors Studio
  • Began a modeling career after moving from Michigan to Texas as a child
  • Best known for portraying Dr․ Matthew "Matt" Camden in the series "7th Heaven․"

Awards

  • 1999Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: nominated
  • 1999Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Young Ensemble: nominated
  • 2000MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2000Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Chemistry: nominated
  • 2001Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: nominated
  • 2002Teen Choice Award-Film - Choice Actor, Comedy: nominated
  • 2002Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor, Drama: winner
  • 2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated